
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mills College Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,000 (188 Rentals)
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5404 Foothill Blvd

2626 73rd Ave

3644 Magee Ave

3309-3317 Courtland Ave

3633 Patterson Ave

5549 Foothill Blvd

5477 Bancroft Ave

3675 39th Ave

3719-3727 Buell St
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6125 Hayes St

2802 68th

2770 74th Ave

4 Plex

6137 Macarthur Blvd

Bates Hall

3421 68th Ave

3415-3421 68th Ave

1733 Seminary Ave

6014 Old Quarry Loop
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6614 Bancroft Ave

2696 Havenscourt Blvd

6840 MacArthur Blvd

3170 High St

3805 Maybelle Ave

2817 67th Ave

6724 MacArthur Blvd

6701 Laird Ave

7800 Ney Ave

4130-4132 Masterson St
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3503 Kansas St

2227-2237 62nd Ave

Pueblo Alegre

4782 Tompkins Ave

3237 Courtland Ave

3000 Seminary Ave

5315 Cole St

3840 39th Ave

6912 Lacey Ave

3461 39th Ave
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6114-6120 Foothill Blvd

3833 Maybelle Ave

6730 Laird Ave

3774-3778 39th Ave

3700 Macarthur Blvd

4414 Penniman Ave

2900-2910 Birdsall Ave

Eastmont Community Campus - Senior

6716 MacArthur Blvd

7503 Ney Ave
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Mills College, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mills College?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills College Studio Apartments | $1,495 | $1,395 | $1,595 |
| Mills College 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $1,495 | $2,600 |
| Mills College 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $1,695 | $2,625 |
| Mills College 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $2,375 | $2,950 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 188 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mills College Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mills College Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mills College area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community priced from $1,024. MacArthur Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Mills College apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | Studio 1 Bathroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,660 |
| Sunny View Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mills College, CA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mills College area is the $2.93 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Granite Pointe Apartments in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,633. The second greatest value Mills College apartment is the 4704 MacArthur Blvd Model at 4704 MacArthur Blvd, Unit B starting at $2,375 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Mills College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mills College apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 4704 MacArthur Blvd, Unit B | 4704 MacArthur Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Sunny View Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community | Studio 1 Bathroom C | Studio ,1BA | $2.80 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mills College Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mills College?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Mills College that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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